29 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts to Save the Day in 2023
The best last-minute Mother’s Day gifts are a lifeline for wayward sons and daughters that are perpetually late on the call, or procrastinators on just putting the damn card in the mail. After all, moms—the unofficial record keepers of such things as birthdays, deadlines, and annual events that always fall on the same day but you still can’t remember—shouldn’t really be required to nudge you about the one day of the year dedicated to them.
To help you concept a gesture of thanks and “love you” for all the mother figures in your life, plus actually get a gift en route and tracking at the right pace, we’ve selected a short list of some of the most top-notch, quick-shipping gifts out there—including Primeable saves and ones that you can expedite to her doorstep. These are mostly physical tokens of appreciation, including mom-friendly robes and tech upgrades, plus a foolproof bouquet—though you’ll also find a couple digital gift cards and subscriptions that are pretty hard to fumble unless you don’t know mom’s email address (buddy, we believe in you). Here, 29 last-minute Mother’s Day gifts that will save the day.
Where should I shop for last-minute Mother’s Day gifts?
Well friends, you really took “last-minute” to heart, didn’t you? A few (and we really mean “few”) retailers might still offer some next-day or express shipping options to hopefully guarantee mom gets her gift on actual Mother’s Day, which is May 14 this year. Neither them nor us can actually be 100% positive it’ll arrive on time, but it’s worth the try. Your best bet at this point is to buy mom a gift card. Yeah, we know it’s not the most personal gift, but if it’s for a retailer she really loves, it won’t really matter. Besides, it’s better than your buying her a so-so gift just so she has to go through the hassle of shipping it back to the warehouse or, gasp, schlepping it to an actual store. The second guaranteed hit is to buy mom a subscription box. That first shipment won’t hit on May 14, but the recurring deliveries will be hit after hit (after hit).
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Sleepy Jones Marina pajama set
Let the Wes Anderson cosplay begin! And have mom chill out in style.
Last Day to Order: 5/13
Where to Buy IRL: N/A -
Lululemon Everywhere bag
Mom always manages to carry everything you need in her seemingly bottomless bag, and with this belt bag, she can still keep her hands free.
Last Day to Order: 5/14 (for in-store pickup)
Where to Buy IRL: Lululemon -
Dyson Airwrap
Brownie points if you style her hair for her.
Last Day to Order: 5/14 (for in-store pickup)
Where to Buy IRL: Best Buy, Target, Sephora -
Venus et Fleur small round
The corner store bouquet is great and all, but these roses from Venus et Fleur literally last for at least a full year.
Last Day to Order: 5/12
Where to Buy IRL: N/A
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Avaline Rosé
Get mom wine drunk for Mother’s Day.
Last Day to Order: 5/14
Where to Buy IRL: N/A -
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream (3-month subscription)
Remember when you used to beg her to take you out for ice cream? Well, courtesy of Jeni’s, she can have ice cream on demand—no permission necessary.
Last Day to Order: 5/14 (for recurring deliveries)
Where to Buy IRL: N/A -
Allure Beauty Box
You might have zero idea what mom uses in her skincare and grooming routine, but the editors at Allure will take care of her so you don’t have to know a thing.
Last Day to Order: 5/14 (for recurring deliveries)
Where to Buy IRL: N/A
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Atlas Coffee Club coffee gift (6-month subscription)
A caffeinated mom is a happy mom. Plus, every time you go over, she’ll have the best damn coffee ready for you.
Last Day to Order: 5/14 (for recurring deliveries)
Where to Buy IRL: N/A -
Book of the Month (3-book membership)
Here’s an idea: Join a book club with her so you’ll have even more to bond over.
Last Day to Order: 5/14 (for recurring deliveries)
Where to Buy IRL: N/A -
“The Maison Premiere Almanac” By Joshua Boissy, Krystof Zizka, and Jordan MacKay
Help her recreate some excellent cocktails from one of the most influential bar and restaurants in the world, Maison Premiere.
Last Day to Order: 5/13
Where to Buy IRL: Target
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Catbird gift card
Shopping for jewelry is a daunting task. Let mom pick out her own gift to avoid any trips to the store for a day full of returns.
Last Day to Order: 5/14
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Ceremonia Aceite de Moska Hair Oil & Scalp Massager Set
ASMR tingles on demand, plus a fragrant shampoo oil, that are easy to fast-track thanks to Sephora’s quick shipping times.
Last Day to Order: 5/14
Where to Buy IRL: Sephora -
UrbanStems “The Sicily” bouquet
Drop the bodega flowers and get her something a little more…elevated. (Use code GQ20 at checkout for 20% off your order).
Last Day to Order: 5/14
Where to Buy IRL: N/A
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Seasons Soni SM Portable Atomizing Diffuser
You can both breathe a sigh of relief when this elegant aroma diffuser makes it to her door.
Last Day to Order: 5/14 (with in-store pickup)
Where to Buy IRL: Nordstrom -
Oster rechargeable and cordless wine opener with chiller
The high-tech gadget she needs to make sure each bottle is served to her preferences.
Last Day to Order: 5/13
Where to Buy IRL: Walmart -
Brooklinen luxury sateen core sheet set (queen-sized)
Amazon’s selection of Brooklinen bedding pales in comparsion to the DTC brand’s own website, but if you need to get them that perfect gift for the home in two days or less, the ‘Zon is the way.
Last Day to Order: 5/14
Where to Buy IRL: Brooklinen
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Therabody TheraFace Pro
$400 says she’d loooooove to cut down on trips to the facialist. This massaging, microcurrent- and LED-enhanced device certainly puts plenty of facial rejuvenation tools at her disposal.
Last Day to Order: 5/13
Where to Buy IRL: Best Buy -
Flamingo Estate Mother’s Day Bon Bon Set
Every stripe of sweet earthly delights, from blackberry vinegar to wildflower, for your mom (and you, if she’s willing to share).
Last Day to Order: 5/12 (if you live in LA)
Where to Buy IRL: N/A -
Brightland gift card
Her choice of fancy olive oils and vinegars ahead of summer salad season.
Last Day to Order: 5/14
Where to Buy IRL: N/A
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La Mer Crème de la Mer moisturizing cream
Thanks to Amazon Prime shipping, you can still gift her a super-luxe tub of the top-shelf moisturizer she refuses to buy for herself.
Last Day to Order: 5/13
Where to Buy IRL: Nordstrom -
Mejuri gift card
For the person with unpredictable tastes, there’s always an unscrewuppable gift card.
Last Day to Order: 5/13
Where to Buy IRL: N/A -
Kindle Paperwhite e-reader
Because there are too many good books and not enough space.
Last Day to Order: 5/13
Where to Buy IRL: N/A
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Masterclass monthly subscription
The nest may be empty, but her mind won’t be.
Last Day to Order: 5/14
Where to Buy IRL: N/A -
Sunday Riley Pro Vitamins Vol. 1 kit
She always told you to take your vitamins. How the tables have turned!
Last Day to Order: 5/13
Where to Buy IRL: Sephora -
Apple AirPods Max headphones
Mom FM.
Last Day to Order: 5/13
Where to Buy IRL: Target, Walmart, Best Buy
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Parcelle Wine monthly subscription
Like having a personal sommelier in her kitchen.
Last Day to Order: 5/14 (for recurring deliveries)
Where to Buy IRL: N/A -
Audible annual subscription
So you walked in on her surreptitiously binging Red Scare. Show her you still love her with a subscription that makes it easier than ever to listen to whatever she pleases.
Last Day to Order: 5/14
Where to Buy IRL: N/A -
The Criterion Channel annual subscription
No more waiting for Godot. (Or at least no more waiting to see the cult-loved film version of it.) For a hundred bucks, you can level-up mom’s home movie nights for an entire year.
Last Day to Order: 5/14
Where to Buy IRL: N/A
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Ghia non-alcoholic starter pack
Full of flavor but completely devoid of booze.
Last Day to Order: 5/13
Where to Buy IRL: N/A
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